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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi. I have a 99 Cab and I need some help with a part that mounts underneath the clamshell. On the underside of the clamshell between the two hinge points is a plastic assembly that looks like a little wing. I was lowering the top and stopped halfway to make sure the plastic window was folding properly and I noticed that this little assembly had dislodged. I removed it, figure out how it was supposed to go together then re-installed it. The next time I cycled the top I heard a clunk and it had dislodged itself again so I just removed it. Top seems to work well without it there and I can't figure out what it does. Can anybody fill me in on what this thing is supposed to do? Thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Scott

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I just recently worked on my top. I remember the piece, but unsure what it does. Is it possible it's for water? Cuz the top and the clamshell can't be a 100% water tight seal.

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it's just a cover for the hole on both sides when the top is down. make it look like the whole back is well integrated. of course i'm talking from my experience from an 02 cabriolet. its a very flimsy cover that always get messed up.

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